Meetings and notices for Oct. 15

The Washington Town Council voted at its Oct. 12 meeting to continue the meeting to 7 p.m. next Thursday (Oct. 22) to hold a joint work session with the planning commission to review the Avon Hall Study Group Report.

The Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District is offering free flu vaccinations at Rappahannock County Elementary School 4 to 7 p.m. this Monday (Oct.19). More information about flu and vaccinations is available online at flu.gov and the Virginia Department of Health’s website at vdh.virginia.gov.

The Book Barn, next door to the Rappahannock Library, is offering a special book sale in conjunction with the 59th Annual House Tour & Floral Art Sale Oct. 17-18. Books on sale include Virginia History, Country Decorating, Williamsburg, Virginia, Plantation Homes, Country Chic and many more. Come by any Saturday from 9 to 3 to browse through the selections.

Free Rug Hooking Workshops at River District Arts (Studio 9, 3 River Lane, Sperryville) are 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 24 with Sally Mello, Oak Shade Farm. Learn to make a family heirloom of your own design. Techniques and tools will be demonstrated; there will also be a chance to try your hand. For more information, call 540 987-8770.

The Fauquier Court House Chapter DAR and the Culpeper Minutemen Chapter SAR co-host a genealogy workshop Nov. 7at the Warrenton Presbyterian Church (91 Main St.). Sessions begin at 9:30 and finish at 3:30. The workshop is free and includes continental breakfast and a warm lunch, during which SAR genealogist John Sinks, PhD, will talk on “Discovering Who Was a Culpeper Minute Man.” Reservations are required; contact Cat Schwetke at atcatbaskets@hotmail.com or 540-272-8802.

Kids Bible Club (for first- through fourth-graders) of Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church meets after school, 3:30 to 5, every Wednesday. Healthy snacks, music and song, Bible lessons, crafts and monitored outdoor activities and games. We promote and extol the virtues of good manners at Reynolds Baptist (3948 Sperryville Pike, Sperryville). For more information, call Pastor Jon Heddleston at 540-987-9101.

Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church (3948 Sperryville Pike, Sperryville) is holding “Love and Respect” marriage classes Friday evenings through Oct. 23. Classes start with dinner at 5:30 and are open to the community. Let the church know if you plan to attend by calling 540-987-9101.

Rappahannock County students are invited to take part in the annual essay contest held by the Culpeper Chapter #73 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Categories for high school, middle and elementary students; private and home-schooled students also encouraged to enter. Prizes for each grade category include a $50 first prize. If you have an interest in history, pick up a copy of the essay topics and rules at Rappahannock County Public Schools, Wakefield Country Day School, Hearthstone School or the Rappahannock County Public Library. Submission deadline is Dec. 1. Contact Cheryl Taylor at 540-987-8026 or strmrgr@verizon.net for more information.

The Blue Ridge Singers welcome adventurous singers 16 and older. The group’s repertoire spans contemporary composers (e.g., Lauridsen, Gjeilo, Runestad), the Renaissance, the 17th through 20th centuries and Broadway musicals. The ability to read music is a plus; a fast ear works, too. Rehearsals are Tuesday nights in Stephens City; concerts are presented in December and April in Frederick, Warren and Prince William counties. Contact artistic director Jeffrey Alban via blueridgesingers.com to arrange vocal placement.

Piedmont Softball Association is accepting registrations for all area girls (born 1996-2009) at all skill levels interested in its fast-pitch programs this fall. Registration is $40 for those who did not play with PSA this past spring ($5 discount for each additional player from the same household). For more information or registration forms, check the PSA website piedmontsoftball.net. You may also email amissville.softball@gmail.com or call 540-522-3675.

Sit-n-Knitat the Knit Wit Yarn Shop, 45 Main Street, Sperryville (next to the post office) is every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. (until 8ish). All are welcome, from beginners to the most skilled and experienced knitters. Bring your current project or let us help you find a new one. Call the shop at 540-987-8251 for more information.

Free Affordable Care Act (ACA) assistance is available (by appointment) from 2 to 6 Tuesday afternoons at the Rappahannock County Library. For questions or appointments, call 703-216-5262 or email donna@enroll-virginia.com.

Caregivers Support Group meets 10 a.m. to noon on the first and third Thursday of each month at Reynolds Baptist Church in Sperryville. (The next meeting is today, Thursday, Oct. 15.) For more information, contact Danny Wilson at 540-547-4126 or rapplander@gmail.com.

Rappahannock Quilt Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Amissville Methodist Church, 14567 Lee Hwy. All are welcome. For more information, call 540-937-4338.

A Photography Meet-Up Group “Documenting Your Experience” meets once a month, every fourth Saturday, at 3 p.m. at the Loft Studio & Gallery, 107B East Davis St., Culpeper. Email bugnote@aol.com or phone 540-717-0647 ahead of time to let us know you are planning to participate.

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